The 13th birthday is like a ticket to Teenager Ville. All of a sudden, things seem bigger, brighter and even more dramatic. What should you buy a girl on the border between tweens and teens? This is like buying shoes that are going to grow in size overnight! A guide full of creative ideas for dazzling her is available here.
Book for the Soul It is well known that a great book can be a lifelong friend. You should look for books and series written by authors that truly know the teenage brain. The best books often combine friendship with adventure and romance. Harry Potter meets Hunger Games is a great book to get her mind going and transport her into fantastical realms.
Gourmet Experience: A kit for creating instagrammable food can be fun if she is an aspiring foodie. A Macaron kit, a fancy hot cocoa mix, or DIY Sushi setups will take her and her Instagram account on an amazing journey. There’s nothing better than celebrating your culinary triumphs in the company of family and friends, while laughing together.
The techie tools: Teenagers these days are well-versed in technology before even reaching double digits. Gifts that are geeky-chic will be appreciated by her. Polaroid inspired cameras that capture moments or LED lights with a funky vibe to brighten up her room might be right up her alley. Gen Z is all about smart watches that can display text on their wrists.
Fashion forward. Ah, the language of fashion that thirteen-year-olds just begin to learn. She might love a design-your-own pair of shoes gift card. You could also customize a denim coat with patches and embellishments. You can win by helping her to create an outfit that says, “This is me.”
Crafty Creations If her middle name is hands-on, you can’t go wrong with craft kits that turn into wall decor. Kits for friendship bracelets, art sets, and even cool keychains made from polymer can ignite her creative side. You want to make sure that she has a new passion, and not just something as simple as a hobby.
Music Magic. Teenage ears often become glued to their headphones and dive deep into the realm of podcasts, playlists, etc. If you want to make her happy, a pair of stylish Bluetooth speakers and earbuds with high quality sound might be the answer. Gift cards for her favourite music-streaming services can literally make her heart sing. ).
Little Pampering: The fun of beauty doesn’t need to be reserved for the adults. Why not fill a basket with glittery lipgloss, nail polish, bath bombs or face masks. Throw in a fluffy bathrobe, and voila! You have a spa experience in a package. Who doesn’t love an excuse to unwind like a mini queen?
Sports Stars: If you’re a star who isn’t able to sit still, consider experiences or tools she can use to enhance her abilities. She might be able to launch herself into space with a pair of roller skates, an elegant yoga mat or even a subscription for a dance online class. Exercise is medicine. Fuel her desire for adrenaline.
Meaningful Memories: Jewelry is often a gift that holds fond memories. You can also consider engraved bracelets or necklaces. Simple or bold, she’ll love to keep it close.
A tablet equipped with a digital stylus can help her explore her artistic side. The feeling of your creation coming to life right in front of you is unbeatable.
A Gift Card is a great option when you are stuck in the middle of a sea full of options. Gift cards to her favourite store give her the opportunity to select her own adventure. It’s her choice to set her course, after all.
The celebration of the teenage years is an exciting dance filled with nuances. In the end, you want to make her feel recognized and appreciated. While she jumps into the new chapter of her life, your thoughtful present could be a little note in the exhilarating music we call “life”.